Smoking is an addiction that many people have, and it is a very dangerous addiction. However, what if it was revealed that something else could be as dangerous as smoking? A long-term study was conducted at Salinas Valley. This study showed that pesticides could be as harmful to the lungs as cigarette smoke.
THE STUDY DONE IN SALINAS VALLEY FOR SMOKING
The team stated that this was a long-term study that has been going around for about 15 years. It was started by the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas. They state that they studied 279 children and they discovered that even the smallest amount of pesticides can harm children’s lungs. It was also stated that the study examined effects on the adults who spray the chemicals, that contain the pesticides, on certain products. One of the co-authors of the study, Brenda Eskenazi, mentions that it is still uncertain how the children have been exposed. However, the author does state that it is most likely being exposed from food, through the air, and from other hand-to-mouth activities.
THIS MEANS FRUITS COULD BE AS DANGEROUS AS CIGARETTES
With this recent study showing that pesticides can be as dangerous as cigarettes. The researchers of the study compared their findings to previous studies about smoke exposure. This means that eating fruits could be dangerous. Fruits are supposed to be nutritious and fully healthy for people. However, after this study, can eating fruits still be safe? Pesticides are registered for agricultural use in the US, and they are present in fruits. This is not good news, but as long as the fruit is thoroughly cleaned before consuming it should be OK.
COMPANIES REVIEWING THEIR CHEMICALS
One company, in particular, the Environmental Protection Agency, has stated that they issued a draft reassessment of their chemicals. However, the American Farm Bureau Federation mentions how they support the continued use of pesticides as they are crucial in making some foods.
